The music of the harp is ideal for a funeral ~ it is the instrument of angels! It is a soothing and ethereal sound, and doesn’t overpower conversation while friends and family reminisce. For this service, I played during the visitation and the funeral.
The service took place at Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer, Indiana. During the visitation, the family requested mostly classical and folk pieces, including:
- Arioso (Bach)
- Largo from New World Symphony (Dvorak)
- Pavane (Faure)
- By Kell’s Waters (traditional Welsh)
- Suogan (traditional Welsh)
- Hymne (Vangelis)
- Finlandia (Sibelius)
- Prelude in C (Bach)
The service was filled with remembrances from family members, friends, and business associates. In between, I played two solos (“Meditation” from Thais by Massenet & Schubert’s “Ave Maria”) to provide some time for reflection.
Planning a funeral is never easy, and I am always honored when families ask me to play for their loved ones. Please call for availability for last-minute services, memorials, and graveside ceremonies. You can visit my website, Funeral Harp Music, or call 1-574-344-9401 for more information about music for funerals and visitations.
